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Italian Phrase

Sì, tutti i piatti sono puliti.

/si ˈtut.ti i ˈpjat.ti ˈso.no puˈli.ti/
Meaning"Yes, all the dishes are clean."
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Meaning

Literally “Yes, all the dishes are clean.” The speaker confirms that every plate in the set has been cleaned, not just some of them.

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When to use

Use this sentence when someone asks whether the dishes have been washed, for example in a restaurant kitchen, at home after a meal, or when you’re checking the cleanliness of a buffet setup.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Sìtuttiipiattisonopuliti

1

Sì (affirmation)

Used to give a positive answer; it can stand alone or precede a full sentence.

2

tutti (plural agreement)

Adjective meaning “all”; must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies (masc. plural → tutti).

3

i piatti (definite article + noun)

The plural masculine definite article “i” is required before a plural noun that begins with a consonant.

4

sono (essere, 3rd pl. pres.)

The present‑tense form of “to be” used with plural subjects.

5

puliti (adjective agreement)

Adjective “clean” must match the noun in gender and number (masc. plural → puliti).

🗨In Conversation

A

I piatti sono puliti?

Are the dishes clean?

Sì, tutti i piatti sono puliti.

Yes, all the dishes are clean.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Sì, tutto i piatti sono puliti.

    “Tutto” is singular; the correct plural form is “tutti”.

  • Sì, tutti i piatti sono pulito.

    The adjective must agree with the plural noun; use “puliti”, not “pulito”.

  • Sì tutti i piatti sono puliti.

    While grammatically correct, beginners often forget the comma after “Sì”, which changes the rhythm of the affirmation.

↔Alternatives

  • Sì, tutti i piatti sono lavati.

    Yes, all the dishes are washed.

  • Sì, i piatti sono tutti puliti.

    Yes, the dishes are all clean.

  • Certo, i piatti sono puliti.

    Sure, the dishes are clean.

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Cultural Tip

In Italy, kitchen cleanliness is taken seriously, especially in restaurants where health inspections are strict. Italians often differentiate between “puliti” (clean, spotless) and “lavati” (washed). Saying “puliti” suggests not only that the dishes have been rinsed, but also that they are free of any residue or stains, which is a subtle way to show extra care.